British Open, Royal Liverpool (or Hoylake), July 13-20

Wind up your European vacation with the British Open at Royal Liverpool (pictured), where Phil Mickelson, a golfer you've actually heard of, will defend the Claret Jug. Here's a tip: Practice round tickets start at $16. Info: http://www.theopen.com

Wind up your European vacation with the British Open at Royal Liverpool (pictured), where Phil Mickelson, a golfer you've actually heard of, will defend the Claret Jug. Here's a tip: Practice round tickets start at $16. Info: http://www.theopen.com (David Cannon / Getty Images)

Wind up your European vacation with the British Open at Royal Liverpool (pictured), where Phil Mickelson, a golfer you've actually heard of, will defend the Claret Jug. Here's a tip: Practice round tickets start at $16. Info: http://www.theopen.comDavid Cannon / Getty Images